Regular Meeting of the Buchanan City Commission Monday, October 12, 2026 07:00 PM Chamber of Buchanan City Hall - 302 N Redbud Trail, Buchanan MI

THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BUCHANAN, in compliance with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act, hereby gives notice of a regular meeting of the Buchanan City Commission to be held in the Chamber of City Hall.

* Requests to be added to the agenda as a “Scheduled Matter from the Floor” should be submitted in writing to the City Clerk at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled meeting during which the speaker wishes to appear, and the approval of such requests remain within the discretion of the Mayor. If denied, the speaker may nonetheless speak during the “non-agenda items only” public comments section of the agenda.

* Those who are unable to appear during a meeting but who still wish to share public comment may submit such comments in written form to the City Clerk at least 4 hours in advance of the meeting.

* Individuals with disabilities may request necessary reasonable accommodations by submitting requests to the City Clerk, preferably at least 24 hours in advance.

* Written requests and comments may be submitted to the City Clerk either in person or via mail to Buchanan City Hall, 302 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan, MI 49107, or via email to clerk@cityofbuchanan.com

I.Call to Order

II.Recognition

III.Pledge of Allegiance

IV.Invocation- Nate Babcock

V.Roll Call

VI.Approve Agenda

VII.Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (3-minute limit)

VIII.Consent Agenda (can be approved all in one motion, for general housekeeping items)

1. A.Minutes- Consider the Regular Meeting Minutes from September 28th, 2026.

2. B.Department Head Reports: Accept monthly reports.

3. C.Board and Committee Appointments: Appointment of Heather Strasser as an Alternate Member of the Downtown Design Review Committee and Dustin Strasser to the Zoning Board of Appeals, each for a three-year term.

IX.Scheduled Matters from the Floor (if any)

X.Reports by: Departments, Committees, Boards

XI.Unfinished Business

XII.New Business

1. A.Amendment to As-Needed Sidewalk Repair Contract with Astrong Construction: Consider authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing As-Needed Sidewalk Repair contract with Astrong Construction for up to an additional 4,000 square feet of sidewalk removal, disposal, replacement, and related work at $15.00 per square foot, in an amount not to exceed $60,000, increasing the total authorized contract amount to $116,200

2. B.Riverfront Park Bid Award – St. Joseph River Access Site Improvements (Phases 1 & 2): Consider awarding the base bid for the St. Joseph River Access Site Improvements (Phases 1 & 2) to Astrong Construction LLC in the amount of $619,100 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract and related documents, subject to final review of required bonds, insurance, and contract documents.

3. C.Resolution 2026.10/20 – Water Supply System Improvements and Notice of Intent to Issue Revenue Bonds: Consider adoption of Resolution 2026.10/20 authorizing the City to proceed with water supply system improvements, including lead, galvanized, and other service line replacements, and authorizing publication of a Notice of Intent to issue Water Supply System Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000.

4. D.Expenditures: Consider approving the Expenditures in the amount of $172,919.59

XIII.Communications (informational only, formal board action is not necessary for these items, unless so desired)

XIV.Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items Only (3-minute limit)

XV.Executive Comments

1. A.City Manager Comments

2. B.Commissioner Comments

3. C.Mayor Comments

XVI.Adjourn